YEARLY HIGH
0.0203 CAD
YEARLY LOW
0.0150 CAD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0175 CAD

2020 KGS to CAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the KGS to CAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 19, valuing the pair at 0.0203. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 10, dropping to 0.0150.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0053 CAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0188 to the December average rate of 0.0153, the exchange rate registered a net change of -18.36% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.0203 was up 2.39% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.0198, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 KGS based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 102 CAD
2019 Average 96 CAD
Yearly Trough Low 75 CAD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 26.45 CAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.0195
0.0150
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KGS to CAD Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 0.0185, compared to 0.0165 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0021 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0185
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0165

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0028 CAD (High: 0.0203 / Low: 0.0175). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 CAD (High: 0.0192 / Low: 0.0189).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0028
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0014 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0014

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 0.0191) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.0195), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0003 (-1.75%).

2020 Avg (March) 0.0191
2019 Avg (March) 0.0195

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0190 0.0187 0.0188
February 0.0192 0.0189 0.0190
March 0.0203 0.0175 0.0191
April 0.0190 0.0164 0.0177
May 0.0190 0.0177 0.0183
June 0.0185 0.0180 0.0182
July 0.0177 0.0173 0.0175
August 0.0175 0.0167 0.0171
September 0.0169 0.0166 0.0168
October 0.0168 0.0162 0.0165
November 0.0163 0.0153 0.0156
December 0.0159 0.0150 0.0153